Fleet Superintendent

Job Description

Maersk Fleet Management and Technology is responsible for Ship Management of all the Maersk owned container vessels. The operation is primarily conducted out of Copenhagen, Singapore and Mumbai.

We are looking for a career-minded professional to join us as a Fleet Superintendent to be a part of our Fleet Operations team in Singapore.

You will be part of a Fleet Group team referring to the Fleet Director and will be directly responsible for Ship Management of approximately 6 container vessels. In this leadership position, you will be well-supported by a team of technical and operational Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

We offer

As an employee with Maersk Fleet operations, you will be part of a dynamic working environment. Maersk strongly encourages continuous learning at work and sharing of best practices by rewarding innovations. We believe in the holistic development of our employees, extending beyond just work. We regularly organize recreational activities, allowing employees to unwind and express their creativity. Our organization is driven by a people-centric approach, with a strong emphasis on employee engagement and work-life balance.

At Maersk we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily ship management of vessels under responsibility
• Ensuring timely and sufficient support to vessels on all operational and technical matters at all times.
• Visiting vessels and preparing inspection reports on vessels under responsibility.
• Ensuring safety is a top priority in all our vessel operations.
• Preparing financial budgets for maintenance, repairs, stores, modifications and dry-dockings for vessels under responsibility.
• Responsible for cost control on ship management budget and explaining to Management any significant deviations from budgets for vessels under responsibility.
• Planning and coordination of inspections and execution of dry-docking for the vessels under Fleet operations responsibility and as assigned.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant international and local regulations and that all vessel certification and surveys for class, flag and international requirements are maintained.
• Following-up on the performance of the vessels under responsibility and for arranging corrective actions to be carried out when necessary.
• Conducting performance appraisals for Masters and Chief Engineers serving on board vessels under responsibility.
• Close liaison with the internal stakeholders of Liner Operations and Stowage as required on all aspects of the management of assigned vessels.
• In these tasks, the objectives of the Superintendent are to deliver the most effective and efficient ship management service in full alignment with objectives and work culture of the organization.

We are looking for:

• With a Marine Engineering education and experience as Senior Marine Engineer or Dual/navigation officer and/or relevant surveyor experience
• Prior experience as a Technical Superintendent managing Container vessels, beneficial but not essential.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal and can work efficiently with multicultural teams ashore and on board.
• Effective stakeholder management in this role is essential combined with identification and escalation of key risks.
• A diligent and organized work approach, with a clear understanding and focus on the importance of cost effectiveness.
• Enhanced problem-solving skills and an interest in tackling challenges with innovative solutions and maximizing the use of resources available.

**Preference will be given to candidates who are currently eligible to work in Singapore.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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